The Clearing(2004)
The Clearing Synopsis
When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.
The Clearing (2004) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, released on July 2, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe and Alessandro Nivola. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Pieter Jan Brugge
- Writers:
- Justin Haythe, Pieter Jan Brugge, Justin Haythe
- Producers:
- Palmer West, Jonah Smith, Pieter Jan Brugge
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Craig Armstrong
- Production:
- Wildwood Enterprises, Thousand Words
- Revenue:
- $12,520,799
- Status:
- Released
The Clearing (2004) Trailer
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The Clearing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Redford
as Wayne Hayes
Helen Mirren
as Eileen Hayes
Willem Dafoe
as Arnold Mack
Alessandro Nivola
as Tim Hayes
Matt Craven
as Ray Fuller
Melissa Sagemiller
as Jill Hayes
Wendy Crewson
as Louise Miller
Larry Pine
as Tom Finch
Diana Scarwid
as Eva Finch
Elizabeth Ruscio
as Cindy Mack
Gwen McGee
as Kathleen Duggan
Sarah Koskoff
as Lane Hayes
Key crew
Directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, written by Justin Haythe, Pieter Jan Brugge and Justin Haythe, produced by Palmer West, Jonah Smith and Pieter Jan Brugge.
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The Clearing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 262 ratings.
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The Clearing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Clearing online?
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The Clearing (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Clearing?
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The main cast of The Clearing (2004) includes Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola and Matt Craven. The film was directed by Pieter Jan Brugge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Clearing released?
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The Clearing was released on July 2, 2004 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Clearing worth watching?
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The Clearing (2004) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Clearing?
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Yes. The official The Clearing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.